Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
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Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
This article explains what .rape files virus is and what issues occur in case of infection with this ransomware. In addition, you could find a detailed removal guide with restore data part at the end of the article.
The .rape files virus is ransomware dubbed after an extension of the same name associated with its infection. When it lands on a computer device, it triggers a long sequence of malicious activities that plague essential system settings and lead to the corruption of valuable files. Corrupted files could be recognized by the specific extension .rape appended to their original names. Following encryption, an offensive ransom message is loaded on the screen.
Threat Summary
Name
.rape Files Virus
Type
Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description
A data locker ransomware that utilizes strong cihper algorithm to encrypt files stored on the devices it infects.
Symptoms
Important files are locked and renamed with .rape extension. A ransom messaage written in offensive style is asking for nude photos.
Distribution Method
Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Corrupted Web Pages
Detection Tool
See If Your System Has Been Affected by .rape Files Virus
Windows Data Recovery by Stellar Phoenix Notice! This product scans your drive sectors to recover lost files and it may not recover 100% of the encrypted files, but only few of them, depending on the situation and whether or not you have reformatted your drive.
.rape Files Virus – Distribution
At this point, no spread vector has been identified as the main one. According to information on previous ransomware cases, hackers usually chose the malsplam as main one. So it is likely that authors of this threat associated with rude expressions also bet on email campaigns to deliver their malicious code on users’ devices. The distribution campaigns could be set against users worldwide.
E-mails that belong to these campaigns could contain one or more of the following components:
A link that lands on compromised web page set to download and execute the infection file directly on the PC. It may be presented as in-text link, banner, image, button or direct URL address.
A malicious file attachment that according to email text is a legitimate document. It could be uploaded in a .rar or .zip archive. Such a file could be set to evade active security measures and trick you into running the ransomware on your PC.
In addition, fake software installers, fake update notifications, compromised software setups, files shared on forums and other techniques may download and activate the ransomware module.
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.rape Files Virus – Overview
Once the initial execution file associated with .rape files virus which is called they did surgery on a grape.exe is started on the system, it triggers a sequence of malicious activities and changes that plague essential system settings. These changes enable the ransomware to reach the main infection stage – data encryption and complete its attack.
In addition, with the help of its malicious code, it could evade detection and mislead all active security measures into being a legitimate process. Files and objects associated with .rape files virus may be located in some of the following system folders:
%Roaming%
%Windows%
%AppData%
%Local%
%Temp%
When the ransomware establishes all needed files on the system, it could continue with the corruption of various system components among which is the Registry Editor. The Registry Editor is a hierarchical database that stores information on major system settings and user preferences. It is composed of registry keys and sub-keys. There are two registry sub-keys that are commonly infected by crypto viruses like .rape. These sub-keys are Run and RunOnce. The explanation for this is their ability to load all files and processes that are listed under them on each system start.
So once .rape files virus set its malicious values under the sub-key Run, the ransomware becomes able to manipulate its functionality and load every time you start the system. With the help of the functionalities of RunOnce sub-key, .rape is likely to display its ransom note ( i_want_your_di**.html ) on the screen soon after it is ready with the encryption of all target files.
hi, I love you Wanna fu**? Btw send me nudes or I no unlock your files my email is [email protected]
Under no circumstances, you should follow the instructions presented by this note. Keep reading to learn how to remove this nasty threat and all its associated files from your device. Beware, that in case that you decide to take the manual removal approach you may not be able to reach all malicious files and objects created by the ransomware. Furthermore, there are many files that are essential for the regular system performance. The deletion of any of those files could result in permanent system damage.
As of data restoration, you could attempt to restore .rape files with the help of some alternative data recovery methods again presented in the guide below.
Remove .rape Files Virus and Restore Data
The so-called .rape files virus is a threat that plagues not only your files but your whole system. So infected system should be cleaned and secured properly before you could use it regularly again. Below you could find a step-by-step removal guide that may be helpful in attempting to remove .rape ransomware. Choose the manual removal approach if you have previous experience with malware files. If you don’t feel comfortable with the manual steps select the automatic section from the guide. Steps there enable you to check the infected system for ransomware files and remove them with a few mouse clicks.
In order to keep your system safe from ransomware and other types of malware in future, you should install and maintain a reliable anti-malware program. Additional security layer that could prevent the occurrence of ransomware attacks is
With the different types of ransomware emerging and evolving on a daily basis, a need for better protection against such viruses arises. A more specific kind of protection is always necessary, in addition to any anti-malware tools. The following article...Read more
Make sure to read carefully all the details mentioned in the step “Restore files” if you want to understand how to fix encrypted files without paying the ransom. Beware that before data recovery process you should back up all encrypted files to an external drive as this will prevent their irreversible loss.
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To remove .rape Files Virus follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove .rape Files Virus files and objects
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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!
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Boot Your PC Into Safe Mode
1. For Windows XP, Vista and 7. 2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. Fix registry entries created by malware and PUPs on your PC.
For Windows XP, Vista and 7 systems:
1. Remove all CDs and DVDs, and then Restart your PC from the “Start” menu. 2. Select one of the two options provided below:
– For PCs with a single operating system: Press “F8” repeatedly after the first boot screen shows up during the restart of your computer. In case the Windows logo appears on the screen, you have to repeat the same task again.
– For PCs with multiple operating systems: Тhe arrow keys will help you select the operating system you prefer to start in Safe Mode. Press “F8” just as described for a single operating system.
3. As the “Advanced Boot Options” screen appears, select the Safe Mode option you want using the arrow keys. As you make your selection, press “Enter“.
4. Log on to your computer using your administrator account
While your computer is in Safe Mode, the words “Safe Mode” will appear in all four corners of your screen.
Step 1: Open up the Start Menu.
Step 2: Click on the Power button (for Windows 8 it is the little arrow next to the “Shut Down” button) and whilst holding down “Shift” click on Restart.
Step 3: After reboot, a blue menu with options will appear. From them you should choose Troubleshoot.
Step 4: You will see the Troubleshoot menu. From this menu choose Advanced Options.
Step 5: After the Advanced Options menu appears, click on Startup Settings.
Step 6: From the Startup Settings menu, click on Restart.
Step 7: A menu will appear upon reboot. You can choose any of the three Safe Mode options by pressing its corresponding number and the machine will restart.
Some malicious scripts may modify the registry entries on your computer to change different settings. This is why cleaning your Windows Registry Database is recommended. Since the tutorial on how to do this is a bit long and tampering with registries could damage your computer if not done properly you should refer and follow our instructive article about fixing registry entries, especially if you are unexperienced in that area.
2. Find files created by .rape Files Virus on your PC
Find files created by .rape Files Virus
1. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. 2. For Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
For Newer Windows Operating Systems
Step 1:
On your keyboard press + R and write explorer.exe in the Run text box and then click on the Ok button.
Step 2:
Click on your PC from the quick access bar. This is usually an icon with a monitor and its name is either “My Computer”, “My PC” or “This PC” or whatever you have named it.
Step 3:
Navigate to the search box in the top-right of your PC’s screen and type “fileextension:” and after which type the file extension. If you are looking for malicious executables, an example may be “fileextension:exe”. After doing that, leave a space and type the file name you believe the malware has created. Here is how it may appear if your file has been found:
N.B. We recommend to wait for the green loading bar in the navination box to fill up in case the PC is looking for the file and hasn’t found it yet.
For Older Windows Operating Systems
In older Windows OS’s the conventional approach should be the effective one:
Step 1:
Click on the Start Menu icon (usually on your bottom-left) and then choose the Search preference.
Step 2:
After the search window appears, choose More Advanced Options from the search assistant box. Another way is by clicking on All Files and Folders.
Step 3:
After that type the name of the file you are looking for and click on the Search button. This might take some time after which results will appear. If you have found the malicious file, you may copy or open its location by right-clicking on it.
Now you should be able to discover any file on Windows as long as it is on your hard drive and is not concealed via special software.
IMPORTANT! Before starting the Automatic Removal below, please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode. This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
Use SpyHunter to scan for malware and unwanted programs
3. Scan for malware and unwanted programs with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Scan your PC and Remove .rape Files Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for .rape Files Virus and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove .rape Files Virus. Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
Step 1: Click on the “Download” button to proceed to SpyHunter’s download page.
It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.
Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.
Step 1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Malware/PC Scan’ tab. A new window will appear. Click on ‘Start Scan’.
Step 2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 3: If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.
Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future
IMPORTANT! Before reading the Windows backup instructions, we highly recommend to back up your data with a cloud backup solution and insure your files against any type of loss, even from the most severe threats. We recommend you to read more about it and to download SOS Online Backup.
4. Try to Restore files encrypted by .rape Files Virus
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .rape Files Virus
Ransomware infections and .rape Files Virus aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested several alternative methods that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that these methods may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.
Method 1: Scanning your drive’s sectors by using Data Recovery software. Another method for restoring your files is by trying to bring back your files via data recovery software. Here are some suggestions for preferred data recovery software solutions:
Method 2: Trying Kaspersky and EmsiSoft’s decryptors. If the first method does not work, we suggest trying to use decryptors for other ransomware viruses, in case your virus is a variant of them. The two primary developers of decryptors are Kaspersky and EmsiSoft, links to which we have provided below:
To restore your data in case you have backup set up, it is important to check for Volume Shadow Copies, if ransomware has not deleted them, in Windows using the below software:
Method 4: Finding the decryption key while the cryptovirus sends it over a network via a sniffing tool.
Another way to decrypt the files is by using a Network Sniffer to get the encryption key, while files are encrypted on your system. A Network Sniffer is a program and/or device monitoring data traveling over a network, such as its internet traffic and internet packets. If you have a sniffer set before the attack happened you might get information about the decryption key. See how-to instructions below:
Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
1. For Windows XP, Vista and 7.
2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.
Fix registry entries created by malware and PUPs on your PC.
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for .rape Files Virus and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
